The amount of adjustment I need is ~2 - 4 mm, to the outboard side, to mate up with the fixed cog. I haven't tried it yet with the freewheel side yet (I figure that's not as critical)
I don't have enough thread available on the adjustable cup to consider using a fixed cup spacer -- there's less than 1mm of free thread showing beyond the lockring (got that?). Using only 1 1mm spacer won't be sufficient for my needs.
The amount of adjustment I need is ~2 - 4 mm, to the outboard side, to mate up with the fixed cog. I haven't tried it yet with the freewheel side yet (I figure that's not as critical)
I don't have enough thread available on the adjustable cup to consider using a fixed cup spacer -- there's less than 1mm of free thread showing beyond the lockring (got that?). Using only 1 1mm spacer won't be sufficient for my needs.
Thanks!
Phil
Since you're talking about getting a new BB anyway, why not just get one with a spindle length that works?
The amount of adjustment I need is ~2 - 4 mm, to the outboard side, to mate up with the fixed cog. I haven't tried it yet with the freewheel side yet (I figure that's not as critical)
I don't have enough thread available on the adjustable cup to consider using a fixed cup spacer -- there's less than 1mm of free thread showing beyond the lockring (got that?). Using only 1 1mm spacer won't be sufficient for my needs.
One possible route: Get an old-achool 73mm BB with the same spindle length, and you can shim it as much as 5mm.
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For assembling a fixed / free bike, I'm in need of a laterally-adjustable BB. The spindle must be of the square-taper variety.
I know Phil Wood makes them, but those are a bit too pricey for me. Are there any other products available (from such places as Bike Tools Etc.)?
The Miche sealed track BB is inexpensive and has two flangeless adjustable cups. Typicaly it's in the $30 range. Places that sell a lot of track type stuff will probably have it in stock.
For assembling a fixed / free bike, I'm in need of a laterally-adjustable BB. The spindle must be of the square-taper variety.-snip- Here's the current setup: shell width: 68mm threads: English spindle: Sugino MT-68 (double) crank: Sugino Mity-Tour (ancient school) The amount of adjustment I need is ~2 - 4 mm, to the outboard side, to mate up with the fixed cog. I haven't tried it yet with the freewheel side yet (I figure that's not as critical) I don't have enough thread available on the adjustable cup to consider using a fixed cup spacer -- there's less than 1mm of free thread showing beyond the lockring (got that?). Using only 1 1mm spacer won't be sufficient for my needs.
You do not have the appropriate spindle. Try moving the ring to the other position [1] or flipping the asymmetric spindle over [2], else get the proper length spindle. [1] looks dorky, I know. [2] may not help
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